Apex Legends’ next big season probably won’t kick off for another month or so, but Respawn Vancouver is keeping things fresh with the “Dark Depths” event, which will kick off next week. The event’s main addition is a new Arenas map, Habitat 4, an island battleground surrounded by intimidating Leviathans. You can check out some action from the new map, below.
Here’s a bit more detail about the new Habitat 4 map…
Of course, Dark Depths also includes a variety of new cosmetics, including fishy new Legendary skins for Ash, Horizon, Lifeline, and Fuse. For 400 Apex Coins you can also purchase Dark Depths Packs, which will net you a unique Dark Depths piece of gear to augment the Legendary skins. There will also be a series of mini weekly battle passes that will serve up a few free goodies.
The Cave offers a sense of security and protection. Fights are focused on mid-range and close combat, allowing for a variety of strategies and fast pushes on timely shield breaks. Sacrificing cover and controlling the Cave’s center will give you a leg up, as it overlooks the map’s mid-field and one of the airdrops. If things get too spicy, Legends can use the Cave’s waterslide as a fast getaway or to quickly move towards the Nest. Wildlife enthusiasts might notice Flyers as they frequently rest in the Cave’s canopy above. However, they often end up as food for newly hatched Leviathans.
Apex Legends is available now on PC, Xbox One, PS4, and Switch, and is playable via backward compatibility on Xbox Series X/S and PS5. The Dark Depths event kicks off on January 11 and will run until February 1.
